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O ROMEO, ROMEO! — Terrence tows Terrafirma past Phoenix
The Terrafirma Dyip secured their first win in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup by defeating the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 95-87.
Terrence Romeo fueled Terrafirma's third quarter breakaway, scoring 14 of his 17 points in the period as the Dyip outscored Phoenix 30-16 to build a 79-59 lead.
Louie Sangalang contributed five straight points, including a triple, to extend Terrafirma's lead to 89-66.
Phoenix mounted a comeback with a 13-0 run, led by Kai Ballungay who scored 13 points during the run, narrowing the gap to 89-79.
Romeo then hit a clutch three-pointer with 2:42 remaining to halt the Fuel Masters' rally and seal the victory.
Sangalang led Terrafirma with 21 points, while Romeo and Stanley Pringle each added 17 points.
Kai Ballungay led Phoenix with 30 points and 15 rebounds.
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